Environmental Advocates NY Statement on Gov. Hochul’s Signing of the 100-Foot Rule Repeal
Environmental Advocates NY issued the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of the bill repealing the so-called “100-foot rule” on new gas hookups, attributable to Katherine Nadeau, EANY’s Deputy Executive Director of Policy and Programs:
“For years, the 100-foot rule forced all ratepayers to subsidize new fossil-fuel infrastructure. Repealing it is a real win for climate and affordability, and all of the advocates who fought for the bill. But it’s just the beginning. New York must drive electrification efforts by implementing the All-Electric Buildings Act and ending utilities’ obligation to serve with gas. Together, these measures will save ratepayers millions of dollars, cut pollution and fossil-fuel dependence, and move New York toward a cleaner, safer future.”
Environmental Advocates NY is New York’s leading environmental watchdog, working for over 50 years to advance strong environmental laws and hold decision-makers accountable. Learn more at eany.org.
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